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Deer Brook Trail

A brief walk through mixed forest, this yellow-disk-marked trail extends just under two kilometers and is maintained by the state. The path is reported to follow terrain typical of the central Adirondacks, where second-growth hardwoods and occasional wetland margins often provide modest but reliable opportunities for observing woodland birds and seasonal wildflowers. Those seeking a short outing without significant elevation gain may find the route well-suited to an hour's quiet ramble.

§ Overview

Deer Brook Trail runs 1.1 miles (1.8 km) with about 945 feet of elevation gain — a demanding hike, with a sustained climb, about 1 hour on the trail. NYSDEC maintains the route.

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Length
1.1 mi
Elevation gain
945 ft
Difficulty · est.
Demanding
Book time
1 h 1 m
§ Before you go
  • NYSDECOperator
  • lwnNetwork
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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Elevation profile
Max 2,110 ftMin 1,165 ftNet gain 945 ft
2,110 ft1,165 ft0 mi0.3 mi0.6 mi0.8 mi1.1 mi
§ Nearby parking

36 parking areas

Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.

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§ On this trail

What you’ll find along the route

Stream
Deer Brook
184 ft off
§ Listed trailheads nearby

Curated trailheads & parking near this route

Editorial trailhead listings within roughly 3 miles. Useful for permit info, parking capacity, and access-road conditions.

§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Old Mountain Coffee Company
1.6 mi away
Restaurant
Noon Mark Diner
1.6 mi away
General store
East Branch Organics
6.0 mi away
Shelter
Deer Brook Lean-To
2.4 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (41)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • Johns Brook Lodge3.7 mi
Lean-tos (77)
  • Deer Brook Lean-To2.4 mi
  • Deer Brook Lean-to2.4 mi
  • Wolf Jaw Lean-to3.2 mi
  • Wolf Jaw Lean-To3.2 mi
  • Wm. G. Howard Lean-To3.3 mi
  • Howard Lean-to3.3 mi
  • Giant Mtn. Lean-To3.4 mi
  • Grace Camp3.5 mi
Primitive campsites (174)
  • Base Of Roaring Brook Falls Campsite1.7 mi
  • Base Of Roaring Brook Falls Campsite1.7 mi
  • Top Of Roaring Brook Falls Campsite1.7 mi
  • Jct Roaring Brook Trail To Washbowl Trail2.0 mi
  • Jct Roaring Brook Trail To Washbowl Trail2.0 mi
  • Unnamed campsite2.2 mi
  • Unnamed campsite2.2 mi
  • Unnamed campsite2.4 mi
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